Refuse and recycle workers pick up the garbage for disposal, green waste for composting, and ?blue stream? waste for recycle and reuse. While the industry has more automated equipment in use than ever before.

DANGERS FACE REFUSE AND RECYCLE WORKERS

Material Recovery Facilities. Workers are confronted by many hazards in sorting and processing facilities, such as material recovery facilities (MRFs), on a daily basis. To keep their waste and recycling employees safe and prevent costly accidents and workplace tragedies, recycling facility operators should understand the common risks associated with handling unpredictable waste streams. Vehicle Safety. Vehicle safety is the single most important part […]